Senior Specialist: Cybersecurity & Technology Risk at BCX

Core Description

• Accountable for establishing, governing, and advancing the cybersecurity posture, technology risk management, and digital trust capability across BCX to ensure that systems, platforms, data, and digital services are secure, compliant, resilient, and trusted.

Key Deliverables / Primary Functions

Core Functional Skills & Capabilities

• Access Management
• Risk Management
• Cybersecurity
• Cybersecurity Governance & Framework
• Cloud Security (Azure, M365, SAP, Salesforce)

Core Behavioural Competencies

• Formulating Strategies & Concepts
• Leading & Supervising
• Creating & Innovating
• Entrepreneurial & Commercial Thinking
• Job Match
• Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations

Minimum Qualifications

• Three-year degree (NQF 7) in Information Systems, Computer Science or related field.
• Postgraduate qualification in Cybersecurity, Risk, Governance, or Digital Trust is preferable.

Additional Education -Preferred /Advantage

• Additional studies in security frameworks, governance, compliance, or digital identity are advantageous.

Experience

• Seven (7) to ten (10) years of experience in cybersecurity, technology risk management, governance, compliance, or digital trust roles.
• Proven experience managing security operations, cybersecurity governance, incident response, or enterprise risk functions.

Certifications

• Cloud platform certifications (Azure Security Engineer, AWS Security) add strong value.
• ITIL, COBIT, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor beneficial.
• Professional certifications are highly advantageous (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CEH, CCSP).

Professional Memberships in Relevant Industry

Level of Engagement & Span of Control

• Level of engagement - Interact with similar levels, Executive levels, and various stakeholder internal and external to BCX.
• Span of control - 2

Special Requirements / Employment Condition

• Valid Drivers license
• Willing to travel

Workplace / Physical Requirements

• Hybrid Remote Worker
• Non-Billable